Medical directors of Oncology Clinical Research—Los Angeles

TANNER & ASSOC INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking multiple Medical Directors of Oncology Clinical Research for major biotech firms in Los Angeles. Candidates must have an M.D. or relevant PhD/PharmD and substantial experience in drug development and oncology trials. This role includes designing, overseeing, and analyzing clinical research with a strong emphasis on strategic direction and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drug development experience preferred.
• Strong background in oncology clinical trials.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement oncology clinical trials from Phase I-III.
• Analyze interim and final data of clinical trials.
• Maintain relationships with clinical investigators and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Drug Development

Oncology

Clinical Trial Design

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

M.D. with board certification in hematology/oncology

PhD or PharmD

Job description

Medical Directors of Oncology Clinical Research—Los Angeles

Tanner and Associates is recruiting several Medical Directors of Oncology Clinical Research for major biotech companies located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake, and New Jersey. Candidates can be based in any of these locations.

Requirements:

Several biotech companies are seeking Medical Directors/Clinical Scientists with drug development experience to join their Oncology programs. Candidates should have an M.D. with board certification/eligibility in hematology/oncology, or a PhD, PharmD with at least 5 years of drug development experience. Prior experience in oncology-related clinical trials is preferred. Candidates must be comfortable solving issues proactively and working independently.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials from phase I-III. The candidate will contribute significantly to the strategic direction of the Oncology programs, including clinical trial design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of results. Additionally, the candidate will build and maintain relationships with outside parties such as clinical investigators, regulatory authorities, government institutions (e.g., NCI), and collaborating companies.

Responsibilities:

Design:

• Design clinical experiments, draft protocol summaries, and provide clinical input for protocol development.
• Develop initial clinical designs for future trials, collaborating with research, translational oncology, biostatistics, clinical operations, regulatory, and pharmacology teams for input and presentation at Therapeutic Development Team meetings.
• Serve as a key member of the Clinical SubTeam, providing significant input into clinical development and strategy.

Implementation:

• As Medical Monitor, oversee all aspects of key clinical trials in accordance with ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Partner with Data Management for CRF design, data tables, listings, figures, and data quality plans.
• Perform medical monitoring of Phase I-III trials, acting as the primary Clinical Science contact on Protocol Execution Teams and liaising with clinical operations and CROs.
• Conduct regular clinical reviews of listings and collaborate with clinical operations and drug safety teams to develop safety monitoring plans.

Analysis and Interpretation:

• Analyze interim and final data, interpret results, and communicate findings verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate excellent technical understanding of oncology and the clinical trial process, including compliance requirements and ICH guidelines.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.